Purpose Latest research on cochlear implantations focuses on hearing preservation during
insertion of the implant's electrode array by reducing insertion trauma. One parameter which …

Background: Cochlear implant electrode insertion forces can influence the insertion trauma
and the preservation of residual hearing. The effect of the electrode insertion speed on the …

Objective: The present study sought to 1) characterize insertion forces resulting from a
flexible straight electrode array (EA) inserted at slow and ultra-slow insertion velocities, and …

Objective: The insertion of the electrode array is a critical step in cochlear implantation.
Herein we comprehensively investigate the impact of the alignment angle and feed-forward …

To develop skills sufficient for hearing preservation cochlear implant surgery, surgeons need
to perform several electrode insertion trials in ex vivo temporal bones, thereby consuming …

Abstract Objectives and Hypothesis: This study has the specific aim of evaluating the
insertion characteristics of a new cochlear implant electrode. Techniques for evaluation of …

Objective: Robotic cochlear implant electrode array insertion offers substantial potential
advantages, namely repeatability and minimization of insertion forces, leading to decreased …

(1) Background: During a cochlear implant insertion, the mechanical trauma can cause
residual hearing loss in up to half of implantations. The forces on the cochlea during the …

Purpose As a substantial part of our concept of a minimally invasive cochlear implant (CI)
surgery, we developed an automated insertion tool. Studies on an artificial scala tympani …

Background: Variability in CI outcomes exists across patients, implant centers, surgeons,
and electrode types. While surgical techniques that reduce electrode insertion trauma are …